Expansion is next on her agenda, But what of Luke Reilly, a man used to getting his own way? His interest is more than professional.

Why does she keep running away from it? Soon Devlin is forced to make a decision that will have a huge impact on her life. Caroline, still coming to terms with her husband's revelations, has to do some serious thinking. For the first time in her life she is forced to face the consequences of her neediness.

Can she face the future on her own or will she resort to the crutches of drugs and drink that have always carried her through? Maggie, torn between motherhood and career, finds her marriage under threat. Her husband's total lack of support enrages and frustrates her. When dishy Adam Dunne makes it more than obvious that he wants Maggie, she wonders why she should be loyal to a husband who has never been faithful to her.

After years of putting other people's needs before her own, Maggie has to decide if it's time to put herself first. Warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan. Number 1 bestselling author Patricia Scanlan is set to capture the hearts and enchant the minds of a whole new generation of readers who will fall in love with her sublime storytelling.